On July 22, Mary Norwood, independent candidate for Chair of the Fulton County (Georgia) Commission, filed a lawsuit in state court in Atlanta. The case is Norwood v Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections, 2010-cv-188643. A state law requires … Continue reading
In all likelihood, on May 5, 2011, British voters will vote on this question: “Do you want the United Kingdom to adopt the ‘alternative vote’ system instead of the current ‘first past the post’ system for electing Members of Parliament … Continue reading
Since the late 19th century, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws has been recommending model state laws on various topics. The group has a great deal of prestige, and it is normal for state legislatures to accept … Continue reading
On July 21, a Circuit Court in Will County, Illinois, put Cedra Crenshaw on the November ballot as the Republican nominee for State Senate, 43rd district. Like Illinois Green Party nominee Kenneth Williams, who won a somewhat similar ballot access … Continue reading
On July 21, a Circuit Court in Cook County ruled that Kenneth Williams should remain on the November ballot as a candidate for State Representative, 29th district. Williams was nominated by the Green Party after the February 2010 primary. No … Continue reading
